Sydney fans will be treated to back-to-back home games as the Swans return to the SCG to take on Brisbane in a Grand Final re-match on Saturday afternoon.
In this week's Red and White News, presented by 7News Sydney, find out what's happening at the SCG, how you can see the team in action at our open training sessions this year, plus get an insight into preparations with Dean Cox.
Swans return to the SCG for Saturday arvo footy
Saturday afternoon footy is back and there's plenty to do before the first bounce and during the match.
The March is on for Round 1 and members and fans are invited to gather at Sydney Swans HQ and along Driver Avenue from 3pm to watch the team walk across to the grounds.
Swans HQ will be the place to be pre-game, with afternoon drinks available from 2:00- 4:15pm plus a huge range of merchandise will be available to purchase at the Locker Room by Swanshop.
One of the hottest bands in Australiasia – and a favourite of us here at the Swans – Six60 are set to perform, to catch the performance make sure you’re in your seat at half-time.
We've got everything you need for a fun day out at the footy, find out what's on and how you can get involved HERE and visit our match day hub HERE.
Dean Cox on Round 1
Senior coach Dean Cox appeared in his weekly press conference on Tuesday to discuss Round 1 and his focus to tackle the reigning Premier's Brisbane.
"We've got to make sure that, first of all, we're fierce around the contest, they (Brisbane) were the number one contested possession team last year and that's what they showed against Adelaide," Cox said.
"They've got some unbelievable talent through that area of the ground as well so that's the first part I'll be looking at."
Injury Update
Unfortunately, the Club's injury list continues to grow, as it was revealed on Tuesday that Taylor Adams will miss three to four weeks with a low-grade strain. The midfielder sustained the injury in last Friday's game against Hawthorn and was unable to complete the match.
New draftee Riak Andrews suffered a high-grade right AC joint injury in the VFL practice match on the weekend and will be reviewed by specialists this week. Indhi Kirk and Aaron Francis both suffered concussions in the VFL practice match and will be managed per the AFL Concussion Guidelines.
See the full injury list, HERE.
Timings confirmed for Fan Day
Timings have been locked in for the Sydney Swans Fan Day presented by Volkswagen at the Entertainment Quarter on March 29.
To celebrate, we'll be hosting AFL open training from 10:30am ahead of Fan Day. Check out the team in action at Tramway Oval before walking across to the EQ from 12:00pm.
AFL and AFLW players will start arriving from 12:30pm (subject to change) with opportunities for meet and greets throughout the afternoon.
Open training sessions locked in for 2025
In exciting news for members and fans we're holding open sessions in every state this season, giving you the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at our match prep and a signature or two.
Find out when you can see the squad in action in your home state HERE.
